Ronit Molko, Ph.D., BCBA-D

#Psilocybin therapy may help people quit smoking 🚭 A Johns Hopkins University study found smokers were 6x more likely to quit vs patches, especially with CBT. A promising shift for addiction treatment 🧠 Read: npr.org/2026/03/10/nx-… #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #Research

Rewatching comfort shows like Friends or The Office may actually benefit #mentalhealth. Familiar storylines can reduce stress, boost mood, and give your brain a break from daily overload. 📺🧠 Read more: verywellmind.com/rewatching-tv-… #brain #brainhealth #healthandwellness

South Dakota moves toward legalizing synthetic #psilocybin for #therapy—pending FDA & DEA approval. Promising results for #depression & #PTSD could put the state at the forefront of #psychedelic care. Read more: southdakotasearchlight.com/2026/03/10/psy… #MentalHealth

New #research sheds light on why #psilocybin may help #depression 🧠✨ A mouse study suggests it can rewire #brain circuits and disrupt negative thought loops. Early findings, but a promising step toward new treatments. sciencealert.com/psilocybin-bre… #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth

Feeling burned out? Try a hobby. 🎨🏃‍♂️📚 Creative, active, or quirky pursuits can lower stress, boost connection, and give your #brain a reset. verywellmind.com/hobbies-for-ad… #MentalHealth #SelfCare #StressRelief

New hope for treatment resistant depression 🧠 CNN reports a noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation therapy is helping some patients who did not respond to meds, pointing toward more personalized #mentalhealth care. edition.cnn.com/2026/01/15/hea… #DepressionAwareness #BehavioralHealth

Sleep anxiety is real. The more we stress about not sleeping, the harder rest gets. NPR Life Kit shares ways to break the cycle: steady wake times, wind-down routines, “worry time,” and easing up on trackers. 💙 npr.org/2026/01/15/nx-… #MentalHealth #SleepHealth #SelfCare

Big changes for Idaho #autism therapy providers in 2026. Medicaid moved #ABA from managed care to a state-run habilitative program. Coverage stays, but billing & reimbursement details are unclear, raising concerns for providers & families. Read more: bhbusiness.com/2025/11/10/ida…

Big shifts in #mentalhealth policy on both coasts 🌊 WA is reintroducing bills for a regulated psilocybin services program, while NJ just funded a #psilocybin #research pilot. Encouraging to see research-backed, intentional care taking root. Read more: nj.com/politics/2026/…

Barbie released its first autistic doll with guidance from the autistic community. With sensory-friendly clothes, fidgets, headphones, and AAC, more kids can see themselves on the shelf. Every child deserves to feel seen. 💜 disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/12/bar… #Autism #InclusionMateter

🎆 Happy New Year 2026! 🎆 As we welcome a brand-new year, let’s embrace the endless possibilities ahead. With optimism, determination & hope, let’s take on new challenges & continue striving toward our goals! Wishing you a year filled with joy, laughter, growth, and success! ✨

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the moments — big and small — that brought us joy, growth, and gratitude. ✨ ⁣Here’s to 2026 — a new year full of opportunities to dream bigger, embrace challenges, and celebrate every success along the way! 🎉

🖤❤️💚 Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! 🖤❤️💚 Wishing you a joyful and meaningful Kwanzaa filled with unity, creativity, faith, purpose & the love of family and community. May this season inspire reflection, gratitude & celebration as you honor your heritage & shared values.

🎄 Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! 🎄⁣ Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of family and friends. May the magic of the season bring joy to your heart and beautiful memories to cherish all year long. #MerryChristmas #Christmas2025

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! 🕎 ⁣May your Hanukkah be filled with light, love, and laughter. Wishing you and your loved ones eight days of joy, peace, and cherished moments together. May the glow of the menorah bring warmth to your home and heart this holiday season.

The NIH is investing $50M in autism #research through its Autism Data Science Initiative (ADSI) — funding 13 projects exploring genetics, environment, and aging in #autism. Experts call it a step toward stronger, evidence-based understanding. Read more: disabilityscoop.com/2025/10/20/nih…

Brain training may turn back the clock on memory! 🧠 Study finds 30 min/day of cognitive exercises for 10 weeks boosts acetylcholine in adults 65+, supporting memory & attention. Read more here: npr.org/2025/10/22/nx-… #BrainHealth #HealthyAging #CognitiveTraining

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂 Today is a reminder to slow down, savor connection, and embrace gratitude — not just for what we have, but for the people and moments that give life meaning. 💛 Wishing you a day filled with warmth, presence, and appreciation.  #Gratitude #Thanksgiving

Oregon is the first U.S. state to be “accessibility verified”! ♿🌿 Travel Oregon & Wheel the World assessed 750+ destinations & created itineraries to make travel more inclusive for people with disabilities. #AccessibleTravel #Oregon #TravelForAll

Gov. Newsom signs AB 1103, fast-tracking #psychedelic #research for #PTSD, #depression & #trauma. The bill, backed by veterans, aims to speed up studies on therapies like ibogaine & #psilocybin that could transform mental health treatment. Read more: latimes.com/california/sto…